The international shipping lines are increasingly considering using the newly opened Vizhinjam Transshipment terminal as they face delay from cargo congestion and other work disruptions […]
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Formal employment gains pace as new EPFO subscribers doubled in 6 years; NPS numbers also rise
Formal employment in India seems to have gained pace as data from Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) and National Pension System (NPS) has shown significant […]
Only 6% of total ₹3.68-lakh crore loans under ECLGS are bad debts
Non-performing assets (NPA) have been around 6 per cent under Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS), government officials have said. This means the cost to […]
ICAI plans to set up Section 8 entity for mediation services
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) plans to set up a Section 8 (not-for-profit) company to offer mediation services as an alternate dispute […]
Delhi weather update: Parts of city see rain; maximum temperature 2 notches above normal
Several parts of the national capital witnessed rain on Sunday, finding relief from prolonged humidity. The maximum temperature on Sunday was recorded as 37.1 degree […]
India makes strong pitch at the WTO to protect its small-scale and artisanal fishers
India has made a strong pitch at the WTO for more effective carveouts for small-scale and artisanal fishers to protect their livelihood subsidies and has […]
Government may amend legal metrology rules for packaged commodities
The Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, is considering a significant amendment to the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011. This amendment seeks to […]
FPIs continue buying spree in equities, net inflows at ₹15,352 crore till July 12
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) continued to double down on Indian equities this month with net flows of ₹15,352 crore till July 12, building on June’s […]
Knowing and governing India’s rainfed agriculture
Rainfed agriculture, practised in almost 60 per cent of arable land in India, is best pictured as small farms often with mixed crops, cattle and […]
Eco-friendly innovations: The role of biological solutions in sustainable paddy cultivation
Eco-friendly innovations are revolutionising traditional farming practices. Paddy farming, a cornerstone of global food security, is transforming with the advent of bio solutions like bio-fungicides, […]
